Mae West, a trailblazing actress, playwright, and comedian, captivated audiences with her magnetic presence and quick wit. Throughout her illustrious career, she became celebrated not only for her talent but also for her fearless attitude and boundary-pushing humor. With a penchant for delivering unforgettable one-liners and sharp observations on life, love, and everything in between, Mae West left an indelible mark on popular culture.
In this compilation, we’ve carefully selected 20 of her most iconic quotes that continue to resonate with audiences of all generations. Join us as we explore the wit, charm, and timeless wisdom of one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons.
#1 “It’s better to be looked over than overlooked.”
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#2 “A hard man is good to find.”
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#3 “Men are my life, diamonds are my career!”
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#4 “When women go wrong, men go right after them!”
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#5 “When caught between two evils I generally pick the one I’ve never tried before.”
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#6 “When I’m good, I’m very good. But when I’m bad, I’m better.”
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#7 “Marriage is a great institution. I’m not ready for an institution.”
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#8 “It’s not the man in your life that counts. It’s the life in your man.”
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#9 “Is that a gun in your pocket or are you just glad to see me?”
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#10 “I believe in censorship. After all, I made a fortune out of it.”
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#11 “I only like two kinds of men: Foreign and Domestic.”
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#12 “I’m no model lady. A model is just an imitation of the real thing.”
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#13 “It’s hard to be funny when you have to be clean.”
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#14 “I wrote the story myself. It’s all about a girl who lost her reputation but never missed it.”
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#15 “It ain’t sin if you crack a few laws now and then, just so long as you don’t break any.”
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#16 “I used to be Snow White, but I drifted.”
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#17 “Ten men waiting for me at the door? Send one of them home, I’m tired.”
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#18 “I do all my writing in bed; everybody knows I do my best work there.”
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#19 “Few men know how to kiss well. Fortunately, I’ve always had time to teach them.”
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#20 “Men are easy to get but hard to keep.”
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